Definition of Language barrier

1. Noun. Barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages.

Generic synonyms: Barrier, Roadblock

Definition of Language barrier

1. Noun. A figurative phrase for the difficulties faced when people who have no language in common attempt to communicate with each other. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Language Barrier

langsat
langsats
langset
langshan
langshans
langspel
langspels
langsyne
langsynes
langteraloo
language
language-agnostic
language-code
language area
language arts
language barrier (current term)
language barriers
language code
language codes
language continuum
language development
language development disorders
language disorders
language exchange
language exchanges
language families
language family
language isolate
language isolates
language lab

Literary usage of Language barrier

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"The experience of Northeast Utilities illustrates that once the language barrier is surmounted to the extent necessary to perform the job, immigrants can ..."

2. Mentally Incontinent by Joe Peacock (2005)
"It's just that, it seems, there is a language barrier that is ... There's this language barrier, and if I cannot communicate with someone clearly and ..."

3. Immigrant Health and the Community by Michael Marks Davis (1921)
"BARBIER OF LANGUAGE Native-born nurses, except for a relatively few, must overcome the language barrier by the use of interpreters and foreign-language ..."

4. The Voice...by Oneil McQuick by Oneil McQuick (2005)
"Earlier, I came across a long list of countries with different languages that were un-evangelized in this present day because of the language barrier. ..."

5. How to Conduct Victimization Surveys: A Workbookby Lanny Piper, Robert Lucas, Jack Shirey, William Rohe by Lanny Piper, Robert Lucas, Jack Shirey, William Rohe (1997)
"Use this code if the case cannot be completed due to a language barrier. Specify the housing unit language in the space provided. ..."

6. Energy Technology Choices: Shaping Our Future by Jenny Gerri (1991)
"The experience of Northeast Utilities illustrates that once the language barrier is surmounted to the extent necessary to perform the job, immigrants can ..."

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